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Home My WebLink About2000-06-22MINUTES REGULAR PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2000 CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Ferguson convened the meeting at 4:03 p.m. H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson III. INVOCATION - Member Robert A. Spiegel IV. ROLL CALL Present: Member Jean M. Benson Member Richard S. Kelly Member Robert A. Spiegel Vice Chairman Jim Ferguson Excused Absence: Chairman Buford A. Crites Also Present: Carlos L. Ortega, Acting City Manager and RDA Executive Director Robert W. Hargreaves, Deputy City Attorney Rachelle D. Klassen, Acting City Clerk Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Teresa LaRocca, Housing Manager Steve Smith, Planning Manager David Yrigoyen, RDA Manager V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS MR. ROB BALLEW stated that he would officially begin his position as the new YMCA Director on July 6, 2000. He said he had an opportunity to come to City Hall and touch base with staff. He added that he just wanted to introduce himself to the City Council at this time, say, "hello," and thank the Council for its support. MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 22, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman/Member Spiegel stated that he was Council liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission and would make sure Mr. Ballew received copies of the Agenda for each meeting. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of June 8, 2000, and the Adjourned Joint Meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of June 3, 2000. Rec: Approve as presented. B. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE AGENCY TREASURY - Warrant Nos. 57RDA, 58RDA, 59RDA, 57-Housing, 58-Housing, and 59HA. Rec: Approve as presented. C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL of a Contract for Electrical Undergrounding at the Intersection of Highways 111 and 74 (Contract No. R17980). Rec: By Minute Motion, approve the subject contract with A American Electric (formerly Az -Tech Electric), Palm Desert, California, for the subject underground conversion of the electrical service panel located at Bakers Square Restaurant, 73-075 Highway 111, Palm Desert, authorizing $7,100 from Unobligated Project Funds for said work. Member Spiegel moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Crites ABSENT and Vice Chairman Ferguson ABSTAINING. VII. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VIH. RESOLUTIONS None 2 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 22, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IX. NEW BUSINESS A. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT BY THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPING AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FROM EAST OF OASIS CLUB DRIVE AND NORTH OF HOVLEY LANE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the staff reports in the packets and stated that New Business Items A, B, and C were related and dealt with reimbursements to the City of Palm Desert from the Redevelopment Agency. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 00-68, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for all or a part of the cost of installation and construction of a sidewalk and appurtenant landscaping and related improvements; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 394, approving payment by the Agency for all or a part of the cost ofinstallation and construction ofa sidewalk and appurtenant landscaping and related improvements. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Mayor/Chairman Crites ABSENT. B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT BY THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO FRED WARING DRIVE BETWEEN SAN PASCUAL AVENUE AND DEEP CANYON ROAD (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the staff reports in the packets and stated that New Business Items A, B, and C were related and dealt with reimbursements to the City of Palm Desert from the Redevelopment Agency. Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 00-69, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency of all or part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of improvements to Fred Waring Drive; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 395, approving payment by the Agency of all or a part of the value of the land for and the cost of the installation and construction of improvements to Fred Waring Drive. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Mayor/Chairman Crites ABSENT. C. REOUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PAYMENT BY THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SOUND ATTENUATION WALL AND LANDSCAPING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOVLEY LANE (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL). Mr. Ortega noted the staff reports in the packets and stated that New Business Items A, B, and C were related and dealt with reimbursements to the City of Palm Desert from the Redevelopment Agency. 3 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 22, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman/Member Spiegel moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 00-70, approving payment by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for the cost of the installation and construction of a sound attenuation wall and related landscaping; 2) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 396, approving payment by the Agency for the cost of the installation and construction of a sound attenuation wall and related landscaping. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Mayor/Chairman Crites ABSENT. X. CONTINUED BUSINESS None XI. OLD BUSINESS None XH. REPORTS, REMARKS, AND AGENCY BOARD ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR None B. AGENCY COUNSEL None Request for Closed Session: NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS LISTED ON AN AGENDA ADDENDUM POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING: Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: 1) Property: 200 acres - Northeast corner of Frank Sinatra Drive/Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA Negotiating Parties: Agency: Carlos L. Ortega Property Owner: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Under Negotiation: x Price x Terms of Payment C. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY None 4 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 22, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board with Chairman Crites ABSENT, Vice Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m. to Closed Session and dinner. He reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. XIII. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS None XIV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE ACTING CITY MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED FINANCIAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 (JOINT CONSIDERATION WITH THE PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL AND THE PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY). Finance Director Paul Gibson reviewed the staff report, noting the following clarifications/additions requested by staff: Visitor's Center — line item in the amount of $30,000 to be carried over to next year for production of vacation planners and relocation guides. RDA Housing Funds — two projects to be carried over (Desert Rose and Portola Palms Mobile Home Park). Mr. Gibson said that based upon all the Council's/Agency's/Authority's previous actions, adoption of the budget was recommended. He said that included the Golf Course Committee's final action, of which he provided a copy to Councilmembers-- included with the Capital Outlay list, Fund 241-- to be incorporated in the appropriate resolution. Councilmember/Member Benson stated that with regard to the golf carts for the Police Department, ChiefMiller indicated during the Study Session that they could use CalCops money for that. Mr. Gibson responded that this was correct, and that was where it would be funded. He said the other one was coming from the General Fund for the City. Councilman/Member Kelly asked if the Council could be involved in the selection of a new Lieutenant for the Police Department. He said that position would be an important part of the City operation. Captain Miller stated that the Sheriff s Department has historically reserved the authority to select people for particular positions, although it is willing to listen to and consider input from the City Councils. He said the Council would not necessarily have the final say, but the Sheriff's Department is not going to want to give the Council someone it does not want. 5 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 22, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Councilman/Member Kelly stated that this was not like any other position such as an officer or a Lieutenant in charge of other things. This position would be a person to whom the Council would look to— the one who is concerned specifically with the City of Palm Desert. Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairman Ferguson stated that he would be having lunch with Chief Neil Lingle the following day and had planned to ask when Palm Desert would be getting its new Lieutenant, what the process was, and whether the Council could be involved in the selection process. He said Councilman/Member Kelly was welcome to join him or he could report back afterward. He agreed with Councilman/Member Kelly that the Council should be able to have some input in the selection. Councilman/Member Kelly stated that he would depend on Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairman Ferguson to discuss this issue with Chief Neil Lingle and report back. Councilman/Member Spiegel disagreed with this issue and stated that the City of Palm Desert contracts with the Sheriffs Department, and until they are not doing the job they should be doing or have someone in that position that the Council cannot work with, he felt the Council should stay out of it. Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairman Ferguson declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or OPPOSED to this request. No testimony was offered, and he declared the public hearing closed. Councilman/Member Kelly moved to waive further reading and adopt: 1) City Council Resolution No. 00-71, adopting a City program and financial plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001; 2) City Council Resolution No. 00-72, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2000/01; 3) Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 397, adopting a Redevelopment Agency program and financial plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001; 4) Housing Authority Resolution No. HA-12, adopting a Housing Authority program and financial plan for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001; 5) City Council Resolution No. 00-73, setting the salary schedule, salary ranges, and allocated classifications -- this is the preliminary salary table that does not include the new positions or reclassifications that the Acting City Manager will be recommending; these positions will be included in the salary schedule, salary ranges, and allocated classifications upon their approval, said motion to include minor adjustments to the respective resolutions for: a) Visitor Information Center carryover of Vacation Planner and Relocation Guide production for FY 00/01; b) RDA Housing Funds carryover for two projects, Desert Rose and Portola Palms Mobile Home Park for FY 00/01. Motion was seconded by Benson and carried by a 4-0 vote, with Mayor/Chairman Crites ABSENT. 6 MINUTES PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING JUNE 22, 2000 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XV. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Spiegel, second by Benson, and 4-0 vote of the Agency Board with Chairman Crites ABSENT, Vice Chairman Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. JIM FER dSQNJIVI.L.F-t—HAIRMAN ATTEST: RACFIELLE D. KLASSEN, ACTING SECRETARY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7